Air Fryer Churros: The Perfect Timing For Crunchy Treats

Churros are a delicious Mexican treat that can be made in an air fryer. They are a great dessert option for your next Mexican-themed party. The cooking time depends on the size of your air fryer, but generally, they take 10-15 minutes to cook at 375-400°F. The longer you air fry them, the darker they will be, but they will also be less likely to stick to the basket.

Air frying churros for 12 minutes results in darker churros that are less likely to stick to the basket

The ideal temperature for air frying churros is between 375 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to ensure that the churros do not touch each other in the air fryer basket, and to flip them halfway through the cooking process.

Some recipes suggest air frying churros for 10 minutes, but this may result in a lighter colour and a higher chance of sticking. For this reason, it is recommended to air fry churros for 12 minutes or even up to 15 minutes for a darker, crispier result.

After air frying, the churros can be tossed in a cinnamon-sugar mixture and served warm with a chocolate dipping sauce.

Air fry on Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown

Air frying churros is a quick and easy way to make this delicious treat. The cooking time will depend on the size of your air fryer, but generally, you should air fry on Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. This will give you perfect, crispy churros.

It's important to note that the cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size and model of your air fryer, so keep an eye on your churros to ensure they don't burn. Additionally, make sure to leave about a 1/2-inch space between each churro in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.

For best results, it is recommended to spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil before placing the churros inside. This will help to ensure that the churros don't stick to the basket and make for easier cleanup.

If you're making a large batch of churros, you may need to work in batches to ensure even cooking. Be sure to "clean" the basket between batches by quickly scraping any stuck-on dough with a stiff metal spatula.

Roll each piece of churro dough into 5-inch long logs

To make churros in an air fryer, you'll need to roll each piece of churro dough into 5-inch long logs. Use a fork to press marks all over the surface of each log to mimic the churro shape. This won't mark the dough as well as piping, but it's an easier method. Place each churro in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't touch each other and that there's about a 1/2-inch space between them. Spray the churros with cooking oil spray.

Air fry the churros for 10-15 minutes, depending on the size of your air fryer and how dark you want them. The longer you air fry them, the darker they will be, but they will also be less likely to stick to the basket. Flip the churros halfway through the cooking time.

Once the churros are cooked, transfer them to a bowl containing a cinnamon-sugar mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm with a chocolate dipping sauce or chocolate sauce drizzled over the top.

Here's a recipe for the churro dough:

In a medium saucepan, add water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and add flour. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the dough comes together and is smooth. Remove from the heat and transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Let it cool for about 4 minutes, then add eggs and vanilla extract. Mix until the dough comes together.

Air fry at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown

Air frying churros is a quick and easy way to make this delicious dessert. To make churros in an air fryer, you should air fry at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. The longer you air fry the churros, the darker they will be, but they will also be less likely to stick to the basket.

Before air frying, it is important to prepare the churros correctly. Roll each piece of churro dough into 5-inch long logs. Using a fork, press marks all over the surface of each log to mimic the churro shape. Spray cooking oil on the air fryer basket. Place each churro in the air fryer basket, making sure they don't touch each other and leaving about 1/2-inch space between them.

After air frying, transfer the churros to a bowl with a sugar and cinnamon mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm with Nutella or chocolate dipping sauce.

Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to adjust the cooking time. For a larger air fryer, you may need to air fry for 12-15 minutes.

Air Fryer Churros fried to golden perfection make a delicious dessert for your next Mexican-themed party

To make the churros, first, put a silicone baking mat on a baking sheet and spray with oil spray. In a medium saucepan, add water, butter, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and add flour to the saucepan. Stir constantly with a rubber spatula until the dough comes together and is smooth. Remove from the heat and transfer the dough to a mixing bowl. Let it cool for about four minutes, then add eggs and vanilla extract to the mixing bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer until the dough comes together.

Roll each piece of churro dough into 5-inch long logs. Using a fork, press marks all over the surface of each log to mimic the churro shape. Spray cooking oil on the air fryer basket. Place each churro in the basket, making sure they don't touch each other. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to fry them in batches.

Air fry the churros for 10-15 minutes at 375-400°F (200°C), flipping them halfway, until they are light golden brown. The longer air fryer time will result in darker churros, but also ones that are less likely to stick to the basket. In a shallow bowl, combine granulated sugar and cinnamon. Immediately transfer the baked churros to the bowl with the sugar mixture and toss to coat. Serve warm with Nutella, chocolate sauce, or chocolate dipping sauce.

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